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Melksham, Wiltshire

Melksham is a town in Wiltshire. Melksham developed at a ford across the River Avon. The current four-span bridge over the Avon is from the late 18th century. The parish church of St Michael and All Angels has 12th-century origins. The town is within the council area of Wiltshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Wiltshire
Lat, Long: 51.372799,-2.138217
Grid Reference: ST 9047 6375
Civil Parish: Melksham CP
Council Area: Wiltshire CA
Police Area: Wiltshire PA

GBPN ID: 29954
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Melksham,_Wiltshire_29954

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